Presidency

Jun
29
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency
Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF The Presidency has said there has been no change in the position of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement made available to journalists. The statement is titled ‘Akume Remains SGF.’ This followed multiple reports which quoted Presidency sources saying Tinubu had named his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza…
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Jun
21
2025
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2027: Igbo Group Backs Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Ticket

2027: Igbo Group Backs Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Ticket

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, South East
2027: Igbo Group Backs Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Ticket Despite dissenting voices at the recent North-East Zonal meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, a pro-Igbo political group, Igbo Arise for Tinubu/Shettima 2027, has thrown its weight behind the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. At a press conference held in Enugu on Thursday, the group endorsed the Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket for a second term, citing continuity and developmental gains as key reasons for their support. National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Michael Iroakazi, commended Vice President Shettima’s unwavering loyalty to the…
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Jun
19
2025
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Some Persons Hate Me Like Hell But I am President Of Nigeria- Tinubu

Some Persons Hate Me Like Hell But I am President Of Nigeria- Tinubu

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Some Persons Hate Me Like Hell But I Am President Of Nigeria– Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that despite being intensely disliked by some individuals, he remains the democratically elected President of Nigeria. Speaking during his visit to Benue State to assess the security situation following the killing of hundreds of people, Tinubu noted that personal hatred and political attacks come with leadership responsibilities. “But do not deter my commitment to upholding democracy”, he noted. “Not everybody will like you in politics,” he said. “They hate me like hell too, but I am here. I am the President,…
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Jun
14
2025
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“Door-To-Door For Tinubu” – Tompolo-Led Group Pledges 10 Million Votes For President

“Door-To-Door For Tinubu” – Tompolo-Led Group Pledges 10 Million Votes For President

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
“Door-to-door For Tinubu” – Tompolo-Led Group Pledges 10 Million Votes For President The PBAT Door-2-Door Movement, a socio-political group supporting President Bola Tinubu, says it is committed to mobilising 10 million votes to secure his re-election in 2027. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday during an event to mark Democracy Day, Sunday Adekanbi, protem national coordinator of the group, called on Nigerians to join the movement to “sustain the momentum of progress.” Adekanbi said President Tinubu had, in two years, positioned Nigeria as a global economic force and a model of democratic governance. His words: “In just two years,…
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Jun
13
2025
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Beyond Eurocentrism: A Critical Analysis Of Western Condemnation Of Nigerian Politics – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Beyond Eurocentrism: A Critical Analysis Of Western Condemnation Of Nigerian Politics – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Presidency
Beyond Eurocentrism: A critical Analysis of Western Condemnation of Nigerian Politics IntroductionWestern condemnation of Nigeria's political challenges ignores both historical responsibility and parallel democratic failings in their own systems. Colonial powers like Britain created Nigeria's institutional fragility through arbitrary borders and extractive governance, while corporations such as Shell financed repression. Today, the U.S. exhibits comparable judicial partisanship through ideologically driven Supreme Court rulings and elected judges taking donor funds, alongside electoral vulnerabilities in 31 states lacking citizenship verification. Similarly, protest suppression tactics in the UK (preemptive arrests) and disinformation double standards by Meta platforms reveal systemic parallels. Selective condemnation obscures…
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Jun
12
2025
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25 Takeaways From President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

25 Takeaways From President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
25 Takeaways From Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday addressed a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming his commitment to preserving democratic governance while highlighting key economic reforms and honouring heroes of the June 12 struggle. In a speech that spanned national unity, economic recovery, and political inclusiveness, the president dismissed rumours of a one-party agenda, pledged continued security reforms, and announced posthumous national honours for late pro-democracy activists, including Kudirat Abiola and Ken Saro-Wiwa. Here are 25 takeaways from Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech: June 12 as Democracy Day: Tinubu…
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Jun
12
2025
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Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi

Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi

FGN, Interviews, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Democracy Day: Tinubu Playing Politics Rather Than Working For Nigerians – Obi A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of being hypocritical and playing politics rather than working to better the lives of Nigerians. He made the comment during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday as Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12. According to him, ongoing political activities in the country in the last two years are pointers to the next general election. Obi, who at first paid homage to the late MKO Abiola, said the politicians…
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Jun
12
2025
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‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ – Dele Momodu Criticizes Wike’s Influence

‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ – Dele Momodu Criticizes Wike’s Influence

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics, Presidency
‘It’s Like We Have Two Presidents In Nigeria’ — Momodu Criticises Wike’s Influence Publisher Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the growing influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, suggesting that Nigeria appears to be under dual leadership. Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this on Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief while reacting to recent political developments involving Wike and President Tinubu. “In fact, right now, it’s looking like we have two presidents in Nigeria. Wike can do anything,” he…
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Jun
09
2025
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2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ali Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027: ‘Voters Aren’t Decamping’, Senator Ndume Rejects Tinubu’s 2027 Endorsement Senator Ali Ndume, a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. Ndume said that Tinubu’s political endorsements do not necessarily translate to electoral support from the Nigerian electorates. His comments come less than three weeks after 22 APC governors unanimously endorsed Tinubu’s second-term bid at a gathering held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on May 22. The senator, during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, said he was…
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Jun
08
2025
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June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
June 12 Pardon? Jonathan, Others Mount Pressure On Tinubu To Reinstate Fubara Former President Goodluck Jonathan is among eminent Nigerians said to be making a case for suspended Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, behind the scenes, to be returned to his position on or before June 12. Jonathan, according to sources, has engaged President Bola Tinubu in at least one telephone conversation on the need to reinstate the suspended governor on or before June 12 in the spirit of Democracy Day. The president will, according to tradition, address the nation in a broadcast on June 12. Tinubu had, on…
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